Data Analyst – Southeast Region Headboat Survey (SRHS)

About the role

The Southeast Region Headboat Survey (SRHS) at A.I.S., Inc. seeks a Data Analyst to provide administrative and analytical support for fishery‑dependent data. The role involves managing databases, ensuring data quality, and producing analytical summaries for reporting and scientific projects.

Key responsibilities

• Manage, organize and maintain SRHS and NMFS databases, ensuring data quality and correcting errors.
• Perform QA/QC checks on otolith and spine collections in the Oracle system and generate error reports for port agents.
• Compile dockside sampling data from headboat port agents across the South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico.
• Develop and maintain QA/QC procedures for Headboat Survey data.
• Track vessel directory, contact information and reporting compliance.
• Use SAS and/or R, Oracle and relational databases to summarize landings, effort estimates and conduct compliance monitoring.
• Support data requests, scientific inquiries and SEDAR stock assessment activities through data analysis.
• Assist in preparing the annual report summarizing survey data, landings, effort and fishery impacts.
• Participate in multidisciplinary projects, write scientific proposals and contribute to outreach events and scientific meetings.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree with at least three years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of fishery data management and analysis concepts.
• Proficiency in advanced database software and statistical analysis.
• Ability to summarize data and present results in reports or presentations.

Required skills

• SAS
• R
• Oracle
• Microsoft Access
• Relational database management

What we offer

• Full‑time position with an hourly rate negotiated based on experience.
• Health and dental insurance, vacation, sick and holiday benefits.